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DEATH NOTICE
DEACON LEROY
WILLIAMS SUNRISE: 01/11/1922 SUNSET: 07/25/2016
A Celebration of Life for Dea- con Leroy Williams will be held on Friday, August 05, 2016 at 11 a. m. at Macedonia M. B. Church, 1026 72nd Street Court E., Pal- metto, FL, 34221, with Pastor Danny Thomas, Rev. Dr. C. T. Kirkland of Mt. Pleasant M. B. Church, 2002 Rome Ave., Tampa, FL, officiating.
Deacon Leroy Williams was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant M. B. Church where he served on the Deacon Board until his health began to decline.
After 30 faithful years of service,DeaconWilliamsretired from Redd Wing, Inc. Nonethe- less, he could not sit still and therefore rejoined the work- force. He then retired from Roofing, Inc. after 10 productive years of service. Deacon Williams was still industrious throughout the community with his landscaping business.
He was preceded in death by: his wife of 57 years, Ruby Williams; mother, Carrie Arnold; father, Frank Williams; son, Leroy Williams, Jr.; daugh- ters, Willie Lee Knight (hus- band), Patricia Williams; siblings, Lu Bertha Harper, Rodock Arnold; cousin, Earl Thurston; devoted son-in-law, Joe Nero; and sister-in-law, Lessie Taylor.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: his loving daughters, Dr. B. G. Carrie Nero, Barbara In- gram, Rose Williams (Tate), Shirley Smith; son, Nathaniel Williams (Brenda); niece, Jen- nifer Tahage; nephew, Lonnie Arnold; and a host of grandchil- dren, great-great grands; de- voted friend, Ms. Sadie Mae Clarkson and many more.
A viewing will be held at the Macedonia M. B. Church Friday, August 5, 2016 from 10 a. m. to 11 a. m. Friends & family are asked to meet at the church by 10 a. m. Please call Ms. Rose Williams at 813-601-4017 with any further questions.
MOTHER FLORIDA B. HENDERSON
A home going celebration for Mother Florida B. Henderson, who passed away on July 28, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family, will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 2 p. m. at Northside Missionary Bap- tist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, Sr. Pastor with Pastor Al Gallon of New Testament M. B. Church of Seffner, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Florida was preceded in death by: her parents, Lindsey and Ruth Mae Dowdell; 1 sister and 6 brothers, husband, Raymond H. Henderson, Sr.; son, Raymond H. Henderson, Jr.; grandson, JaQuvias D. Henderson; daugh- ter-in-law, Carolyn Wright-Hen- derson; nieces, Jackie Dowdell, Jimmie Nell Age; and her loving cousin, Henry Dowdell.
She leaves to cherish loving memories of her with: 6 sons, Thomas L. Dowdell, Carlton E. Henderson (Mildred), Roger L. Henderson, Sr. (Linda), Calvin J. Henderson, Lloyd L. Henderson, Sr. and Cedric G. Henderson, Sr.; 2 daughters, Dorothy R. Gatta (Rick) and loving and de- voted daughter and son-in-law, Victoria H. Gallon (Carl L. Gal- lon, Sr.); 29 grandchildren, Tammy L. Dowdell, Tangela Whaley, Tanya Blango (Rico), Charelle Williams, Imani Clark, Rhoda T. Hubbard, Chudney McClora (Anthony), Verlon Har- ris, Sandra Williams, Rod Hen- derson, Omar Henderson, Sr., Shawn Ghee (Aundre), Shakisha Lawson, Keith Bailey (Raishara), Caro L. Nelson (Kenneth), Omowale H. Henderson, Deron Thompson, Sherry Roberson, Roger L. Henderson, Jr., Darryl Smith, Sr., LaQueisha Hender- son, Trealie Prather, Brandon Gallon, Daimeion Wiley, Austin Gallon, Carl L. Gallon, Jr., Lloyd L. Henderson, Jr., Brittney Hen- derson and Brandy Henderson; 59 great grandchildren; 3 great- great grandchildren; 1 loving and caring brother, Bernard Dowdell and wife, Cynthia of At- lanta, GA; 2 sisters, Molly M. James (Isaiah) of Newman, GA and Marilyn J. Harris of Opelika, AL; 1 daughter-in-law, Lugenia S. Henderson; sister-in-law, Betty Dowdell of Atlanta, GA; godchildren, L. Michael Richards, Cheryl, Gayle and Freddie Hayes and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mother Florida B. Henderson was born in Waverly, Alabama and was a resident of Opelika, Alabama and Tampa, Florida.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 5, 2016, from 5 p. m. – 8 p. m. with the family re- ceiving friends from 7 p. m. – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
SISTER HENRIETTA FEW
A celebration of life service for Sister Henrietta Few, who peace- fully entered into eternal restful- ness on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the age of 90, will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 10 a. m. at St. Matthew M. B. Church, 3707 East Lake Avenue, with Reverend W. D. Sims, Pastor and Eulogist. Interment will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 11 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sister Few was preceded in death by: her husband, Edison Few; and several other relatives.
She leaves to cherish fond memories of her with: two de- voted sons, Willie Thomas and Ernest Williams; a host of grand- children and great-grandchil- dren; brother, Moses Thomas and wife, Lillian; sister, Mary Dunnigan and husband, Arthur; nieces, Yvonne Massey, Violet Bulmer, Sheryal Bulmer, Robin Jones and husband, Frank, Deb- orah Hough and husband, Frank, and Ginger Thomas; nephews, Moses Thomas, III, Dwayne Thomas, Dr. Alton Thomas, Keith Waters and wife, Marissa, Roger Carter and wife Monica, James Bulmer and wife Mary; several other family mem- bers and friends, including Ella Mosley, Allie Barton, and Leilia Spikes.
Accepting Christ at an early age, she was baptized at St. Mathew Missionary Baptist Church and remained a devoted member until her demise. She served untiringly as a servant to others as a faithful Usher with the #1 Usher Staff.
She was educated through the School District of Hillsbor- ough County, graduating from Middleton Senior High School and was employed for many years at the University of South Florida as a Student Enrollment Coordinator.
Her remains will repose at Wil- son Funeral Home from 5 – 8 p. m. on Friday, August 5, 2016.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEW- ING AT THE CHURCH. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at approxi- mately 9:45 a. m.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. EMRIDGE REDDING STREETER
Mrs. Emridge Redding Streeter of Tampa, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. Fu- neral service will be conducted on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 11 a. m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, 2606 W. Grace Street, Tampa, with Pastor T. D. Leonard, officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Griffin and Sarah Redding; sisters, Henri- etta Marshall, Annie V. Redding, Leila Campbell and husband, Dewey Streeter.
Mrs. Streeter leaves to cher- ish fond memories of her with: daughter, Sarah Hodge; grand- son, Kinmen Hodge; sisters, Mamie Murray, Ethel Tolliver (Charlie) and Rosa Powell; grandchildren, Cyprus Hodge, Leyah Hodge and Kinmen Hodge, Jr.; nieces, Charlotte Murray, Terrika Law-Howard, Joyce Powell, Carla Clark; nephews, Donnell Law, Maceo Walker, John Murray (Rose), Charles Tolliver, Kenneth Streeter (Joy), Michael Streeter (Yolanda), Kevin Streeter, Rod- ney Bailey and Steven Bailey; cousins, sister-in-law, Carolyn Bailey; and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Streeter, born in Gor- don, Georgia, graduated from Beach High in Savannah, Geor- gia. After graduating, she moved to Tampa and eventually started working at USF as a baker. After retiring, she worked for a few years in Publix Bakery.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 5 p. m. – 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. EZEKIEL (ZEKE) THOMAS, JR.
The home going celebration for Mr. Ezekiel (Zeke) Thomas, Jr., who made his transition on Saturday, July 30, 2016, will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at2p.m.atSt.LukeAME Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, 33605 with Rev. Kirk R. Bogen, Pastor, officiating. The interment will be held on Sun- day, August 7, 2016 at 3:30 p. m. at Garden of Memories Ceme- tery.
Mr. Thomas is survived by: a loving wife, Shirley Thomas; children, Deborah Thomas, Gale Philson, and Ezekiel (Tommy) Thomas, III.; grandchildren, Thomas Philson, Cara, Brittany, and Curtis Thomas; great grand- child, Caden Thomas; brothers, Arthur Lee Thomas (Reba), Tom Thomas (Marjorie), Ronnie Thomas (Michelle); sister, Bar- bara Jones; brothers-In-law, Willie Chester, Jr. (Bettie), Carl Chester, Clarence Chester, Robert Chester (Ethel), Ernest Chester (Karen); sisters-In-law, Dorothy Franklin, Delphine Motely (Jack) and Barbara Smith (Roderick); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends.
Mr. Thomas retired from Cargill after 35 years of service. He coached the Belmont Heights Little League team for over 21 years and coached the Belmont Heights Little League World Se- ries team in 1973. He was a member of the Cargill and Hitter and Misser Bowling Leagues.
Viewing for Mr. Ezekiel Thomas, Jr. will be held on Fri- day, August 5, 2016, from 5 p. m. - 8 p. m. with the family present to receive friends from 6 p. m. - 7 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, 33605.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 1:45 p. m. on Saturday for the serv- ices.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM
TIMMETHA ELDER
Sadly missed by mom, dad, grandma, and sister and brother.
We love you.
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